CM Mann to lay stone of Bikraur govt college in Nov

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will lay the foundation stone of a new government college at Bikraur village in Ajnala next month. This was announced by MLA and former Punjab Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal while addressing a gathering of sarpanches from various villages of the constituency.

Ajnala, a border town that recently faced devastating floods, is known as the capital of the Rai Sikh community, with a large population residing in Balwar and surrounding villages. Dhaliwal said that a new government college, approved at a cost of Rs 15 crore, will be built on 15 acres of land in the border village of Bikraur.

He said the college would benefit students from 50-55 nearby villages, especially those facing challenges in accessing higher education. “With new-age courses in computers, artificial intelligence and digital skills, students will be able to prepare themselves for small jobs and self-employment, contributing to the vision of Digital India,” Dhaliwal said.

He further informed that admissions will begin in May-June 2026, after the declaration of Class XII results for the 2026-27 academic session. “With the opening of this new government college at Bikraur, the number of government colleges in Punjab will increase to 48. This will be the first government college in the border belt established by our government,” Dhaliwal added.